I don't want to be stroppy but if there are so many issues with the Tannoy 15" Golds and in particular with the Lancasters, why so many people are interested in buying them and why are the prices are so high?
I know that lifting them up from the floor improves the sound but mine were sounding really nice with my friends 211 tube amp when I tried them before buying.
Naturally I agree that their sound can be improved (that's also suggested by Troels Gravesen here: http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/MG15XO-up-grade.htm), but I think that the sound of the untouched Lancaster is beautiful. On the long run of courser I am also planning to change some of the crossover parts even though I don't really want to drill any holes in the crossover box to take it apart.
Did any of you tried Troels' crossover design?
System
Turntable: fully restored Sony PS-X9 with PUA-9 tonearm
SUTs: Dynavector DV-6A, Nagatron, Cotter and 72Audio
Cartridges: too many to list all... BARCO/EMT HSD6, ELAC EMC v.d.Hul (dual layer coil former), Onlife Research (Dynavector) OMC-22, Fidelity Research FR-1MK3F, Sony XL-55Pro
Tape Deck: Denon DR-M44HX
Reel to reel: Lyrec Frida mk1 and mk2
Amps, Preamps, Power amps: Luxman L-570Z's, Luxkit A505, Elekit TU-8500, DIY Kondo M7, Sony TA-N7B, Audio Note kits EL84PP
Cables: Auditorium A23 speaker cables, A23, Mogami and some DIY interconnects
Speakers: Tannoy 15MGs in Warwick cabinets with modified crossovers
Power: Accuphase PS-1200